The conspiracy consisted of Cardona repeatedly hiring multimedia help from two New York-based companies, according to the indictments. Principals behind those companies funneled money to Cardona through a company that ran an adult film website, the indictments say.

One of the conspirators who helped the cash flow through the adult film company, Wilfredo Hernandez, also pleaded guilty in the case and is scheduled for sentencing, Bharara says.